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Gwen Tourret

    Hänsel und Gretel
    Five famous fairy tales
    The young king and other stories
    The Children of the New Forest
    Oliver Twist
    A Little Princess
    • A Little Princess

      • 272pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      The story follows Sara Crewe, a bright and imaginative girl whose life takes a tragic turn after the death of her wealthy father. Reduced to a servant and subjected to mistreatment at Miss Minchin's school, Sara's resilience and creativity shine through her hardships. Her journey from privilege to adversity highlights themes of kindness, imagination, and the enduring spirit of a young girl facing life's challenges. The narrative ultimately explores how her fortunes can change once more, making it a cherished tale in children's literature.

      A Little Princess2003
      4,3
    • The Children of the New Forest

      • 215pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      In The Children of the New Forest, Marryat describes the trials and triumphs of the four Beverley children, orphaned during the English Civil War and forced to take refuge with a poor woodsman in the New Forest. This is the first annotated edition of a great children's classic, which has retained its popularity since 1847.

      The Children of the New Forest2000
      3,9
    • Five famous fairy tales

      • 58pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      The White Birds; The Fisherman and the Giant; The Glass Box; The Prince and his Servants; The Table, the Donkey and the Stick.

      Five famous fairy tales1994
      3,1
    • The young king and other stories

      • 74pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      A collection of short stories using the imagination to portray different feelings. Includes The Birthday of the Infanta; The Happy Prince; The Fisherman and his Soul; The Nightingale and the Rose; The Star Child; The Selfish Giant.

      The young king and other stories1988
      3,8